2026: IFRS vs. UK GAAP: Understanding the Key Differences

2026: IFRS vs. UK GAAP: Understanding the Key Differences

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Schedule Description: Strengthen your financial reporting skills by mastering the critical distinctions between IFRS and UK GAAP to ensure clarity, consistency, and complia
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Gain practical insight into the key differences between IFRS and UK GAAP to ensure accurate, compliant, and transparent financial reporting.

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Virtual Classroom - IFRS vs. UK GAAP: Understanding the Key Differences
Strengthen your financial reporting skills by mastering the critical distinctions between IFRS and UK GAAP to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance.

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With increasing regulatory scrutiny and a constant drive for transparency, understanding the differences between IFRS and UK GAAP has become essential for finance professionals. The ability to apply these frameworks confidently can transform how financial statements are prepared, interpreted, and communicated.

This course demystifies the key distinctions between IFRS and UK GAAP, equipping you with the practical insight needed to enhance accuracy, improve comparability, and uphold compliance in today’s complex reporting environment.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and articulate the key differences between IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Apply relevant accounting principles to ensure compliance with both frameworks.
• Analyse financial statements through the lens of IFRS and UK GAAP to enhance clarity and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the implications of these standards.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, and auditors responsible for preparing or reviewing financial statements. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks and their practical impact on compliance and reporting.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
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• Provides exclusive access to ICAEW resources and materials, reinforcing your understanding and application of the standards

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 3 hours of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

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COURSE STRUCTURE
A 3-hour high-impact, live online workshop combining expert input, discussion, and practical examples.

Session overview
• Options available under the UK financial reporting regime
• Anticipated changes to UK GAAP and their implications
• Key balance sheet differences
• Key income statement differences
• Common similarities and interpretive challenges

 

Andre Lanser
Andre is a consulting trainer, Chartered Accountant and Corporate Finance practitioner with over 15 years of experience in Credit, Corporate Finance, Valuation, and Financial modelling. He has delivered courses globally, focusing on Corporate Credit, Credit Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis and IFRS. Andre has successfully written/delivered courses for Arrow Pharmaceutical, Shell Oil, IBM, Societe Generale, Banco Santander, Standard Bank, ING, Standard Chartered, and Erste.

 

 

Rate Cost Early Bird Pricing
ICAEW Member £295 + VAT £250.75+ VAT
Non-member £395 + VAT £335.75 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the course date

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

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